{"product_id":"fabulae-syrae","title":"Fabulae Syrae","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA basic knowledge of classical mythology is indispensable in  understanding and appreciating ancient culture, art history and even  modern literature. This delightful assortment of fifty captivating myths  of Rome and Athens provides extended readings selected or adapted from  the works of ancient authors which not only introduce readers to the  essential legends of Roman literature but also cement the grammar and  vocabulary taught in an introductory course of Latin. Each selection of\u003ci\u003e Fabulae Syrae \u003c\/i\u003ecorresponds to a chapter in\u003ci\u003e Familia Romana,\u003c\/i\u003e  allowing you to read stories that are perfectly on grade level, and  thereby rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the  adventures of men and mischief of gods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection begins  with the adventure of Pygmalion, the Cypriot sculptor who carved a woman  out of ivory, and ends with nearly 200 verses of original Latin from  books two and three of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The vignettes are annotated  with helpful margin notes and are accompanied by beautiful historic  woodcut illustrations. The volume contains two appendices: a list of  vocabulary and a glossary of proper names.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabulae Syrae \u003c\/i\u003ecan be used concurrently with \u003ci\u003eFamilia Romana\u003c\/i\u003e for further enrichment or as a review text after completing \u003ci\u003eFamilia Romana.\u003c\/i\u003e It is, however, also a stand-alone work and could also be used as a reader in mythology separate from the\u003ci\u003e Lingua Latina per se Illustrata\u003c\/i\u003e  series. New vocabulary is kept to an absolute minimum, so the reader  can truly enjoy the readings, while focusing on a mastery of the grammar  and essential vocabulary taught in the \u003ci\u003eFamilia Romana.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eReadings linked to each chapter of \u003ci\u003eFamilia Romana\u003c\/i\u003e from XXVI to XXXIV\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFifty of the most important tales of ancient mythology\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEvery word, cover to cover, is in Latin with vowel lengths marked\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eApproximately 18,500 Latin words in length\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eApproximately 500 new vocabulary words are taught\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eHelpful margin notes\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePicks up where \u003ci\u003eColloquia Personarum \u003c\/i\u003eends\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePerfect for home-schoolers, as it covers the material of a course in ancient mythology\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eIndices of vocabulary and proper names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312245907838,"sku":"NW9781585104284","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781585104284.jpg?v=1778515537","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/fabulae-syrae","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}